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Bandar Abbas or Bandar-e 'Abbas (in Persian: بندر عباس) is a port city on the southern coast of Iran (Persia), on the Persian Gulf.
It functions as the capital of the Hormozgan province. The city occupies a strategic position on the narrow Straits of Hormuz. It had an estimated population of 352,173 in 2005. Its Coordinates are: 27°12′N 56°15′E
In the 16th century, the Portuguese established a presence in the region. They fortified the town and called it Gamru, employing it as a mainland port. The city received its name after Abbas I (the Great, shah of Persia from 1588 to 1629) took it in 1615. After he defeated the Portuguese in a naval battle off Hormuz, he developed the town into a major port.
Bandar Abbas serves as a major shipping point for mostly imports, and has a long history of trade with India. Tousands of tourists visit the city and near islands including Qeshm and Hormuz every year. There are many hotels in the city including 5 stars Hormoz Hoteland Homa Hotel.
It functions as the capital of the Hormozgan province. The city occupies a strategic position on the narrow Straits of Hormuz. It had an estimated population of 352,173 in 2005. Its Coordinates are: 27°12′N 56°15′E
In the 16th century, the Portuguese established a presence in the region. They fortified the town and called it Gamru, employing it as a mainland port. The city received its name after Abbas I (the Great, shah of Persia from 1588 to 1629) took it in 1615. After he defeated the Portuguese in a naval battle off Hormuz, he developed the town into a major port.
Bandar Abbas serves as a major shipping point for mostly imports, and has a long history of trade with India. Tousands of tourists visit the city and near islands including Qeshm and Hormuz every year. There are many hotels in the city including 5 stars Hormoz Hoteland Homa Hotel.
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